ENTRE Film Center is proud to host a screening of the first film in his TEENAGE APOCALYPSE trilogy, TOTALLY F***ED UP. Programmed by Santana Peralez as part of her Gregg Araki film series running from April-June 2024. Doors open at 7pm, Film starts at 8pm. Free.

TOTALLY F***ED UP:

"Totally F***ed Up" is a 1993 independent film directed by Gregg Araki, which is part of his "Teenage Apocalypse Trilogy" along with "The Doom Generation" and "Nowhere." The film follows a group of six queer teenagers living in Los Angeles as they navigate their lives, relationships, and struggles with societal norms and discrimination.

The story is presented in a fragmented, non-linear narrative style, reflecting the characters' disjointed experiences and emotions. Each character grapples with issues such as coming out, dealing with homophobia, finding love and acceptance, and coping with feelings of alienation and despair.

Throughout the film, Araki employs a raw and unfiltered visual style, using handheld camerawork and naturalistic performances to create an intimate and authentic portrayal of teenage life. The soundtrack, featuring alternative rock and punk music, further enhances the film's rebellious and edgy tone.

"Totally Fucked Up" is a bold and provocative exploration of contemporary youth culture and queer identity, offering a candid and unapologetic depiction of the struggles faced by LGBTQ+ individuals in society. It's a film that challenges conventions and invites viewers to confront uncomfortable truths about acceptance, love, and the search for belonging.

Gregg Araki:

Gregg Araki is a Japanese-American filmmaker known for his work in independent cinema, particularly within the realms of LGBTQ+ themes and youth culture. His films often explore themes of identity, sexuality, alienation, and existential angst, with a stylized approach that blends elements of surrealism, black comedy, and vivid cinematography.

Araki gained prominence in the early 1990s with films like "The Living End" (1992) and "Totally F***ed Up" (1993), which were part of the New Queer Cinema movement. His most well-known work is the "Teen Apocalypse Trilogy," consisting of "Totally F***ed Up," "The Doom Generation" (1995), and "Nowhere" (1997), each starring James Duval in a different role, which depicts the lives of disaffected youth navigating a world filled with violence, drugs, and sexual exploration.

In addition to his feature films, Araki has also directed television series and has been praised for his bold and uncompromising approach to storytelling, as well as his willingness to tackle taboo subjects. Throughout his career, he has remained an influential figure in independent cinema, inspiring future generations of filmmakers with his unique vision and distinctive voice.

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ACCESSIBILITY

ENTRE Film Center is located at 415 W. Jackson Ave., Harlingen, TX. Our building is fully accessible to wheelchair users and other visitors who need to avoid stairs. Parking is located on the street and there is a sidewalk ramp located to the right of our building. Our micro-cinema contains modular seating that can be arranged to accommodate our visitors' needs. There is also an all-gender bathroom located in the back of the building.

If you have any questions regarding access, please do not hesitate to contact us at info@entrefilmcenter.org

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